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Vol. 3, No. 23
June 10, 2015
Marjorie Mosher featured artist at NG Arts Guild Exhibit
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by Hilary Thomson Marjorie Mosher sits in her living room, dressed in pink and surrounded by paintings. The paintings of flowers, landscapes, people and abstract images that decorate the walls of her home are the product of Marjorie’s accomplished life as an artist
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that started before she was old enough to go to school. Marjorie grew up on a farm in Quebec along the shores of Lake Champlain. She remembers loving to draw at an early age but being a child in the great depression meant there was no extra money for art supplies. “I just drew on whatever was handy,” she says.
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Marjorie moved to Chateauguay, Quebec after she was married so her husband could take a position as the principal at a school there. It was then that she began to hone her talent as an artist by joining the Chateauguay Arts Association and attending classes taught by a teacher who came to town once a week from Montreal. Mar-
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jorie says she learned a lot during her time in Chateauguay however she was very interested in learning about watercolour, a medium that was not taught by her current teacher. She finally got the chance she was looking for when she and her now family (Marjorie has 3 children) relocated to Nepean for her husband’s job. She found a woman named Sylvia Garay who taught watercolour and she and a neighbour decided to take her class. It turned out that Sylvia lived in their neighbourhood and she suggested that they get together to paint. They began painting together on a weekly basis and their group grew to six members, all drawn together by their love of watercolour. The group named themselves Aquamedia and they painted and exhibited together throughout eastern Ontario for over 30 years. Marjorie remembers her time with Aquamedia very fondly and thinks of her first exhibit with the group as one of the highlights of her career. “The painting was a great thing but the group I was with was a wonderful thing,” she says. “It was like suddenly having a bunch of sisters that I never had.” Marjorie has also had an impressive solo career exhibiting at Montreal’s Square Des Arts in 1964, Mount Royal Art Centre and a show called Women Painters in Montreal in 1969. She also held a solo exhibit at Artica Gallery in Kanata in 1993. continued on page 2
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The North Grenville Times continued from front page Marjorie has received many accolades for her work in drawing, oil, collage and watercolour including the Award of Excellence from the Ottawa Watercolour Society in their 1989 spring show. The accomplishment that she is most proud of, however, is becoming a fellow of the Ottawa Watercolour Society in 1986, where she had to be adjudicated by a panel in order to gain the designation. Marjorie says one of her
favourite parts about being an artist has been having the opportunity to exhibit in different places and meet many people who have an interest in art. “The greatest joy is to be able to paint and have lots of artist friends to talk to. It’s a real joy in my life,” she says. Marjorie has lived in Kemptville for over 30 years. At almost 90 years old (with 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren) , she
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life there are so many ups and downs, it’s nice to have something constant that you love.” Marjorie’s work will be featured at The North Grenville Arts Guild’s exhibit and sale at Odd Fellow’s Hall from June 12-June 14. There will be an opening reception form 6-9 pm on June 12 and the exhibit will be open from 9 am-5 pm on June 13 and 14. Admission and parking is free.
is a large part of the artistic community. She belongs to the North Grenville Arts Guild and has been a part of many other associations in the area in the past. For Marjorie painting is a way of life, and although she does not produce as many paintings as she used to, she still has a studio in her basement and paints whenever she can. “Being an artist has been one of the greatest parts of my life,” Marjorie says. “In
Bud to Bloom Garden Tour By Catherine Johnson
The Kemptville Horticultural Society is pleased to present the “Bud to Bloom Garden Tour”
June 20, 2015 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Ticket price of $15 per person includes an afternoon tea. There are 8 stops on this tour that features properties including: • Two smaller gardens in the heart of Kemptville, both with their own unique
surprises. • An oasis among the pines that includes a waterfall rose garden, as well as another property with a hidden woodland garden. • A beautiful hosta garden that highlights a colorful display of unique art pieces. • A true shade garden highlighted by a beautiful log home, as well as another property with gardens that showcase a stone house built in the 1830’s. • We are also including on this garden tour a stop at “Forget-Me-Not Herbs n’Flowers
Tickets are available at Brewed Awakenings, Canadian Paint and Wallpaper and Home and Beyond Ltd all on County Road 43 in Kemptville, Floral Design Garden Centre behind New Rideau Restaurant or email Kemptville Horticultural Society at khs_oha@yahoo.ca You can also call Arline at (613)258-4645. All proceeds of this tour go toward Kemptville Horticultural Society programs and annual Bursaries awarded to local Horticultural students.
in Oxford Mills, a small family owned greenhouse business where you will be invited to tour their own private “Circle of Friends Garden” and other cottage style flower beds, as well as their greenhouse and garden center. A complementary afternoon tea will be held for ticket holders from 1-3 at Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills. Also at Maplewood Hall, from 10-4 a group of local artisans will sell their unique crafts featuring flower and garden art. This sale will be open to the public.
BMWI Community Bake Sale a Big Success! Submitted by Jeanne Lambert The women of the Bishop’s Mills WI have been active in the community over the past few months. In February and March, speakers were invited to the meetings. Eighteenth Century quilting was the subject of interest during Heritage month and local resident Terri Whittaker was the speaker. Terri quilts by hand and shared what was unique about quilting from that era. In March, Dawn Rodger, ED of our Beth Donovan Hospice, was our guest. Dawn shared some of the history of BDH as well as the current programs and services offered to people with lifelimiting illnesses. The BMWI was thanked for the donation we made to BDH from our Christmas Auction proceeds. April was the Annual General Meeting and dues were paid. Slate of Officers for 2015-2016 include Sheryl McKim as President, VP Linda Desroches, Secretary Tricia Habberjam, Treasurer Elizabeth Streight, Co- Tweedsmuir Curators Jillian Wainwright and Susan Jenkins, ROSE Coordinator Joan Tensen, and PRO Jeanne Lambert, and our Sunshine card sender Catherine Johnson. June 10, 2015
In May, members Joan Tensen and Linda Desroches demonstrated how to make a Fairy Garden – a miniature garden in a shallow dish with fairies and other novelties interspersed among the greenery. The lovely, enchanting garden was donated to the silent auction for the Bishop’s Mills day. Several members also attended the WI District AGM in Athens. Saturday, May 16 was Bishop’s Mills Day and, in addition to the many yard sales and the UCW sales table and lunch, the BMWI organized the community bake sale, contacting many local residents and community supporters for donations of baked goods. The bake sale brought many people out to enjoy the pies and tarts, breads, cookies, squares and specialty cupcakes. Net proceeds from the sale were over
The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community. The next meeting will be held on June 11 and will be a potluck dinner followed by the meeting. For information about attending local meetings, please contact President Sheryl McKim 613-926-2472 or Jeanne Lambert at jmlambert@tdgraham.com If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio. on.ca .
$500 which will contribute to the upkeep of the community hall. Thanks go out to all of the community members who baked such a tremendous variety of delights and for those who came out to purchase a tasty treat or two for themselves. Plans are in the works for a Victorian Tea to celebrate the BMWI 30th anniversary. August 30 is the date and details of menu and decor are being determined. The Tweedsmuir Curators will be in attendance at the celebrations in the Blockhouse Museum in Merrickville on Saturday, June 13. T h e B i s h o p ’s M i l l s Women’s Institute has been involved in the community since 1985, and is celebrating 30 years this summer. The WI has been documenting the history of the village and encouraging positive change.
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Daren Givoque, financial consultant with the Investors Group, once again presents the Investors Group Classic in support of the Kemptville Youth Centre. This year it will be held on June 27 at the Manderley on the Green Golf Course, 5920 Prince of Wales Drive. The cost per golfer is $65 ($75 after June 19), $260 per foursome ($300 after June 19) and includes a Golf Cart and Lunch. KYC expects the same great turnout of golfers this year with funds raised going towards covering the Youth Centre’s annual utilities costs (gas, hydro, telephone, water and sewer). Register at www.kemptvilleyc.com or email registration and funds to: treasurer@kemptvilleyc.com
Don Gilchrest and Brenda Dillabough of NGAT accept donation from Bob Besharah of Classic Graphics The instrument donated is a Squire Telecaster, worth $500. NGAT will have tickets available on site at Kemptville Live. They will also begin selling tickets at the B&H and Your Independent Grocer.
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St. John's United Church, Kemptville recently extended lifetime memberships into the United Church Women's group to four outstanding ladies. The many church and community contributions of Norma Wiggins, Patricia Reid, Donna Ross and Lorna Wilson were celebrated at the June1 U.C.W. luncheon meeting. Family and friends were also in attendance as they were presented with special lapel pins and acknowledgment certificates. Congratulations and thank you to each of you.
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Home and Native land by David Shanahan “In the period from Confederation until the decision to close residential schools was taken in this country in 1969, Canada clearly participated in a period of cultural genocide." There it is, in black and white: the conclusion of six years of investigation, interviews and research by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission set up to look into the Indian Residential Schools issue. And, do you know, I am absolutely sure that many people will dismiss that statement out of hand, will try and deny the reality of what it represents, and will find some way to blame the victims for the entire disaster that was the residential school system. Perhaps that is what many of us have to do in order to live with the facts: it runs so counter to what we want to believe about Canada and Canadian values. We would rather make statements about how Indians have got it so good - free education, no taxes, etc., forgetting that we live in what was once their home and what really was Native land. Yes, I know that History moves on and this is all in the past.
But most indigenous people still live with the consequences of that past: a Canadian apartheid where government removed nations to unproductive land where they were told to follow their traditional hunting and fishing lifestyle, and were then forbidden by law to hunt and fish. Where every treaty has been broken in one way or another, because Canadian society doesn’t want to honour them anymore. The Canadian Government, or, as he likes to call it, the Harper Government, has refused to sign the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He has refused to commit to implementing the Commission’s recommendations. He has made statements claiming that his government has supported aboriginal communities, when, at the same time, he has drastically cut funding for research into aboriginal land claims and weighted the system to ensure that resolution of legitimate claims are delayed as long as possible. In spite of his apology to indigenous peoples for the Residential School atrocities in 2008, nothing has been done since to make any real change in government policy. As the Truth and Recon-
the high marks children in that school were getting. Or the one who said that teaching Indian children “requires more than mere talent”. These are not quotes from the Report, these are statements I myself read in documents during the almost thirty years I have spent researching and writing First Nations history. And, while those particular quotes stick in my memory, they were far from unusual. I have to emphasise that many people who worked in that system were good, conscientious and dedicated people who cared for the welfare of the children under their supervision. But, as the Report points out: the system as a whole, amounted to cultural genocide. In fact, it has been said that, if such a system was put in place today, the perpetrators would be liable to prosecution by International Courts. We have had the Truth part of the Truth and Reconciliation process. What about Reconciliation? Because that is all we have left: there will never be any real Justice, that is too late. Perhaps, for us in North Grenville, we can play our part in bringing about Reconciliation, at least to start with, by writing to Gord Brown and Stephen Harper
ciliation Report says: “The promise of reconciliation, which seemed so imminent back in 2008 when the prime minister, on behalf of all Canadians, apologized to survivors has faded. Without truth, justice and healing, there can be no genuine reconciliation.” What difference should this make to people in North Grenville? Well, we could all put our heads in the sand and say it doesn’t concern us: there are no Indian Reserves or Residential Schools around here. This would be like white South Africans under Apartheid claiming that evil had nothing to do with them because they didn’t live in the Townships. Or Americans in northern States claiming in the 1960's that segregation in the South was no concern of theirs. You and I may not have had a role in running residential schools, but we too often share many of the same prejudices as those who did. Like the Oblate priest who wrote to his parents about the Indian children he was teaching at such a school. He said: “The best thing we can do for these people is get them into a state of grace, and shoot them”. Or the Jesuit who believed that native children had no natural aptitude for math, in spite of
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An alternative to Kemptville by David Shanahan It seems the University of Guelph and the Ontario Government have found an alternative to Kemptville as a focus for dairy-related research. After agreeing together to shut down the University’s involvement in Kemptville College last year, the two have now announced the establishment of “a new state-of-the-art livestock research and innovation centre to develop new food products that are healthier, safer, and produced in an environmentally sustainable manner”. The new $25-million Livestock Research and Innovation Centre Dairy Facility is in Elora, a few miles west of Guelph, and is described as “a unique multi-discipline research centre where industry stake-
holders as well as staff and students from Canadian universities can collaborate on dairy-related research projects”. Through the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, the province committed $20 million to the creation of the new centre. The facility is a joint initiative between the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, the University of Guelph, and the Ontario dairy industry, represented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario. It will replace the aging dairy research facilities at the Elora Research Station, which was built in 1969. The dairy industry is the second largest sector in Ontario agriculture. Ontario’s 4,000 dairy farms produce 2.5 billion litres of milk each year, enough milk to fill the Rogers Centre twice, from
to lead in sustaining and enhancing Canada's agri-food industry.” This will sound somewhat hollow to the staff of Kemptville College, and the people of North Grenville may find themselves smiling a little ruefully at the announcement of what might so easily have been a priceless asset to our community.
home plate to the retractable roof. That amount of milk is worth $1.8 billion per year. This, however, was not sufficiently remunerative to warrant improving the modern dairy barn in Kemptville, or expanding the already-existing facilities which served the agricultural community of Eastern Ontario for almost a century. This is a significant shift to the western end of the province for this kind of research operation, and represents another blow to local agri-business development. The new President of the U. of G., Franco Vaccarino, announced that the Elora facility “reflects the University's long and productive partnership with OMAFRA in innovative research and education. This facility will help ensure that we continue
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and demanding that they start investigating why almost 2,000 aboriginal women have disappeared or been murdered, without any official inquiry being launched to find out what happened to them? Perhaps we can start learning about First Nations and their history, instead of perpetuating stereotypes, myths, racial slurs and false assumptions? Many of the problems faced by indigenous people stem from these misrepresentations. Over time, a people can become worn down and lose pride and identity because of how they are perceived by a wider community. I know that feeling: it happened to my people too, when we experienced much the same destruction of our culture. In spite of political independence and cultural progress, I don’t think we have fully recovered from that history. We are still the object of jokes and slurs. It will take time for Canada’s original inhabitants to regain what was taken from them. They cannot succeed in this endeavour without the support of the wider Canadian society. That is us. We must help. This is, as it is for them, our common home and native land.
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Dear Editor: I wanted to correct something in John Carroll's letter from last week. Diluted bitumen is not "highly corrosive". Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive, but the liquid used to dilute bitumen is not. It's made from natural gas, and is no more corrosive than oil or gasoline. Car gas tanks do corrode, it is true, but from water that has gotten into the tank, not the gasoline itself. Oil tanks at home have the same problem. Oil pipelines corrode from many things, including
sand and grit in the oil. Here is a good article for those who are interested: http:// www.nap.edu/openbook. php?record_id=18381. Ontario's roads are paved with asphalt. Asphalt is bitumen. We have been "spilling" bitumen onto our roads for decades and that is apparently OK, but try to move some around in a steel tube and everybody freaks out. It's a funny world. Sincerely, Ian Rae
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Agricultural Policies for a Sustainable Future Lorraine Rekmans, Green Party of Canada Candidate for Leeds Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
There was a saying “go big, or go home”. I believe with respect to farming in Canada, the saying should be , “stay small, and stay home.” I am not saying we shouldn’t participate in global export , but I am saying we must concentrate on local food production for local consumption. Canadians need an innovative forward thinking food strategy that promotes food security, food safety, healthy local food and support for farmers. We need to invest in agriculture to assure the resiliency of food production in Canada. At this point in our history, we are burdened with international trade agreements that lock our farmers into a global economy, forcing them to compete by making expensive investments into larger and larger farms. As a result, small farms and young farmers struggle with entry into the agricultural sector. We need a system that assures knowledge transfer across generations. Creating huge monopolistic farms and
concentrating food production creates a situation where our food is vulnerable to huge risks. Diversity in food production is essential to its resiliency. Where family farms were the foundations of our society, because of federal policies over the past few decades, we have shifted to a system where multinational corporations have control over our food supply. Our farmers are forced to increasingly rely on off-farm income to survive. We believe farmers should be able make a decent living by farming and we need policies that support them. We must ensure that supply management systems provide stable domestic markets and viable income for farmers. We need to pave the way for smaller and family farms to enter into local markets. The Green Party of Canada has developed policies that support local agriculture with markets that will sustain farming and provide farm families with a fair share of the consumer food dollar. We are prepared to invest in local small scale agriculture and support a transition to organic agriculture instead of subsidizing costly agro-chemicals, industrial food production,
must remove agri-business multinational representatives from federal food policy advisory bodies. The federal government must provide farm support payments that are farm based. We are losing farm land to development interests and we are not investing in soil enhancement. We commit to reinstating the Canada Land Inventory Program as a vital ongoing aid to local planning. We will negotiate agreements with provinces to secure the preservation of the prime agricultural land in Canada to ensure it is set aside for food production. Food is life. The national government cannot continue to muddle along without sound policies or strategies on sustainable agriculture. Our food production system cannot be left to the predatory market forces. We trust local farmers who care about quality, care about their animals and care about the environment. They need a government that supports them. We support local food production and will re-establish the architecture of local food production in canneries, slaughterhouses and other value-added food processing.
and genetically modified crops. We believe that family-owned and operated farms of small to medium size constitute the most reliable, high quality and economical food production systems. They have also proven to be the most resilient. There must be a focus on ensuring the quality and wholesomeness of food by strengthening the monitoring of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, growth hormones, non-therapeutic antibiotics and insecticides in food production. We can move towards regional food self-sufficiency across Canada, as we begin the shift to organic agriculture as the dominant model of production. The Greens support the 200 kilometre diet and will invest in the expansion of farmers markets and community gardens. We will support farmers’ rights to save their own seed, promote heritage seed banks and seed exchange programs. Much of this work is being done now, unsupported by government, however, we believe investment is needed to move forward in a strategic way. We must reform agriculture regulations to challenge corporate concentration. We
MPP Clark takes strong stand Project Assist to support Firefighter Training in North Grenville against Hydro One fire sale In Question Period on Tuesday, June 2, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark demanded Premier Wynne pull the plug on her Hydro One fire sale. In his question, Clark cited the number of government cabinet ministers who have previously been on record as saying a sell-off of the utility as the government plans to do in its 2015 budget is not in the public’s best interest. “This is a bad deal for Ontarians and the Premier’s cabinet is full of ministers who know it,” he said. ‘It’s time for her to listen to the outcry from people in Leeds-Grenville and across the province and put an end to her plan.” Steve pointed out that because the government proposes to sell a majority of Hydro One, the deal will eliminate any public oversight from MPPs or independent officers of the Legislature – including the Ontario Ombudsman and Auditor General. He also noted a last-minute government amendment to the budget will prevent any independent review of the terms of the sale before it proceeds. “Once the budget passes, public oversight disappears. Ontarians won’t know if they’re getting the best deal because the sell-off is happening in secret,” he explained. “And when the deal is done, the public loses the ability to take concerns over future rate increases or billing problems to an independent authority for investigation. It’s the textbook definition of a bad deal.” Ironically, Steve pointed out to the Premier that her Minister of Northern Development and Mines (and other current government MPPs) tabled petitions opposing the privatization of Hydro One when Ernie Eves was premier. “Former Premier Eves listened to Ontarians and decided it was in the public interest to retain ownership of Hydro One,” stressed Clark. “It’s time Premier Wynne started listening to the majority who don’t want this invaluable asset sold off because her government can’t balance the books.” A video of Steve’s question is available here: https://youtu. be/k1KXCIJjHj4 June 10, 2015
Enbridge Gas Distribution is partnering with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council to help North Grenville Fire Service purchase firefighting training materials. “Enbridge is proud to support Ontario firefighters who share in our commitment to help keep our communities safe,” said David Marshall, Operations Manager at Enbridge Gas Distribution. Project Assist is a program that supplements existing training for Ontario fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. This year’s $100,000 donation will be shared by 20 Ontario fire departments, including North Grenville Fire Service. Funds will be used to purchase educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques. Since the launch of Project Assist in 2012, 80 Ontario fire departments have received additional firefighter training. “Firefighting is a dangerous and unpredictable profession. Regular training is an important part of being prepared for any hazardous situation. Enbridge’s Project Assist improves access to
training materials for municipal fire departments and positively contributes to overall firefighter health and safety,” says Ted Wieclawek, Ontario Fire Marshal, Chief of Emergency Management and Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. “The North Grenville Fire Service is committed to keeping our firefighters safe by providing appropriate training to ensure they are prepared when responding to emergencies. With the help of Enbridge, we can maintain the level of training we provide in our service and continue offering “Service Excellence” to our community,” says Fire Chief Paul Hutt. “The Municipality of North Grenville Fire Service has dedicated and professional volunteer firefighters. These firefighters answer the call 24/7 keeping our community safe every day. The funding from Enbridge’s Project Assist Program, in collaboration with the Fire Marshal’s Public Safety Council, will help maintain the skills of our amazing men and women that serve our community,” says Mayor David Gordon.
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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, June 15th at 6:30 pm at Maplewood Hall, 92 Maplewood Ave., Oxford Mills. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Board—Tuesday, June 16th at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre. 2015 FINAL TAX BILLS Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 30th and September 30th, 2015. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS Summer camp and swim program registration is ongoing at the Municipal Office from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday–Friday. If you are unable to register in person during business hours, please call 613-258-9569 ext. 128 to make alternate arrangements. GARAGE SALES Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of this by-law from the Municipal Office or www.northgrenville.ca/ files/10-03.pdf. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002
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CORRECTION: Join the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre for an enlightening look at the night sky will be held on June 20 and not June 10 as previously published. See events for more information.
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The Future of Community Grants by Deron Johnston In the municipal budget for 2015, there was a big property tax increase, but the money made available for community grants dropped significantly. This doesn't really make sense, if you've got more money, logically, you should have more money to grant out. That was not the case this year. There is a solution to this unfortunate situation and that is to create a pool of money that can be invested and then the interest that's earned on that investment can be granted out without the principal amount ever getting touched. This type of investing and granting is called endowment, or community funds. The North Grenville Community Fund is a local community non-profit organization that is presently part of the Community Foundation of Ottawa. The NGCF is trying to grow and raise money so that it could become a community foundation on its own. According to the national governing body, “Community Foundations of Canada”, there are a fair number of conditions that need to be met before the NGCF could become its own stand-alone foundation. Some of these conditions are: the foundation must be registered as a charity by Revenue Canada; it must have a business number that reflects its charitable status; it must be run by volunteers; and it must conduct its grant-making and charitable services in a well defined geographic area. Anyone can start an endowment or community fund. If you set one up, you can also determine where or to whom the money gets granted. For example, some-
one could set up an endowment fund that would generate grant money every year for a local theatre group. Or maybe a community organization wanted to set up an endowment fund to be able to grant out money each year in the form of a scholarship for a high school student to help them pay for college or university. Or if a group of parents wanted to set up an endowment fund so that the grant money each year paid for the operation and maintenance of a community splash pad, this might help to encourage the municipality to keep their promise of building a community splash pad. However, all endowment funds must reach a minimum of $5,000 within the first five years of creation before it can start granting money out. Of course, in the initial growth stages after reaching $5,000, the people looking after the endowment fund have the option of reinvesting the interest earned to help it grow faster. Imagine if the municipality started an endowment fund under the North Grenville Community Fund umbrella. If they invested $25,000 each year for 10 years in their endowment fund, they would have at least $250,000 at the end of that ten years. If this money were invested and returned an average interest rate of 7% after service fees, the fund would be able to grant out $17,500 each year without losing any of the $250,000 that was initially invested. Every year the municipality could grant out $17,500 to the local community organizations and charities of its choice without using tax money for community grants like they do now. And they could even allow the volunteer board of the North Grenville Com-
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munity Fund to decide who would get the money, based on an approval process that would call for applications from interested community organizations. This way, a member of council could sit on the board of the community fund for oversight and there would be no additional cost to residents because no municipal staff would be required to be part of the decision making process unlike the municipality's current process of deciding community grants. To go a step further, this endowment fund could also accept donations from both residents and the business community as well. This sounds like a winning formula for the future of community grants to me. What do you think?
Photographer Crystal Walt caught this image of a Bluejay after it took a little snack to go and paused to enjoy the last of the apple blossoms.
Achieving Excellence: A Renewed Vision for Education in Ontario students’ sales pitches and the business plans they provided. Funding was then awarded accordingly. Although this program is a voluntary one, it speaks to a change in direction for Ontario educators as boards, teachers and students prepare themselves for a world that is changing how we live and how we make a living. Published in April 2014, “Achieving Excellence: A Renewed Vision for Education in Ontario,” is the blueprint for future educational programming. It is the culmination of a gathering of educational stakeholders in the fall of 2013. Their purpose was to ensure the delivery of skills needed for students to function successfully in an ever changing, technologically advanced society. Business leaders, representatives from non-profit organisations, multicultural and municipal
by Beth Nicol The month of May saw the Upper Canada District School Board play host to teams of students from the elementary, intermediate and secondary panels as they participated in the Change the World Challenge. This program encourages students to innovate, create and learn the skills of entrepreneurship while developing a plan to enhance our world in some way. The name is an apt one. Students are required to grow an idea from concept to completion, working through the necessary steps to design, produce and market a specific product or service. There is a financial aspect to each project and to that end, teams recently gathered before a panel of judges in hope of earning additional capital. The judges assessed the effectiveness of
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Kemptville June 12th - B & H Grocer Prescott June 19th - Mr. Gas 11:00—3:00 in both locations
representatives, parents and students joined a cross section of educators to give voice to their experience and insights. Together, they laid a foundation for future programming geared towards developing “personally successful, economically productive and actively engaged citizens.” The concepts which were indicated to be of the greatest import by all concerned were innovation and creativity. While these skills are inherent in some programs, there is a need to promote them province and program wide. To do so, a commitment of educators and community partners, students and their families will be required. The goals re-established for educational renewal in Ontario are fourfold. Briefly stated, they include: achieving excellence; ensuring equity; promoting student well-being; and enhancing confidence in publicly funded education. To achieve excellence, students of all ages will achieve high levels of academic performance, acquire valuable skills and demonstrate good citizenship. Educators will be actively involved in continued learning and professional development. To ensure equity, students will encouraged to
reach their full potential in an educationally rich environment from birth to adulthood. By promoting well-being, the focus will be enhanced mental and physical health, positive sense of self and belonging and the skills to make positive choices. For an educational system to function successfully, it must have the confidence of the people it serves. It is to this end that this document encourages continued interaction with the public to ensure its support. For each of these goals, an action plan has been set out along with methods for assessing progress. Over the next few weeks, it is my intent to look more closely at each goal, the proposed strategies for its implementation the impact it will have on North Grenville educators and students. This process will be more meaningful if it is used as a platform to share ideas and information; send me any ideas, comments, questions or suggestions you may have. I will do my best to be inclusive. Those wishing to read the document for themselves can find it on the Government of Ontario website. Be sure to use the links provided for specifics.
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On Saturday June 13, 2015, 10 am
Veteran forester Alf Campbell, of Ferguson and Limerick Forest fame, will share his knowledge of Ferguson forest facts and species on June 13 at the Ferguson Forest Centre. The guided tour on the dynamic nature of the forest and standing timber will follow the Forest Management Trail. Bring your questions, your curiosity, bug repellent and comfortable shoes. This is a free event and open to the public. Meet at the Ferguson Forest Centre, Forest Management Trailhead Chalet [small wooden structure at northwest corner of the forest, near the fire station], at 10 am, Saturday, June 13. Parking is available at this location. Ferguson Forest Centre is at 275 County Rd 44. Turn in onto Veterans Way, turn left at the first gravel road, turn left at T junction, Chalet is several hundred yards ahead on the right, parking is on the left. Question or for further information or directions, email chair-fffc@outlook.com.
United Counties finances in good shape The audited 2014 financial statements were presented to the recent meeting of the United Counties of Leeds Grenville’s Committee of the Whole. “The auditor’s report shows that the Counties are in a very strong financial position and this is something that everyone should be proud of,” Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, Nigel White said. “It is through everyone contributing to operational effectiveness, and the controlling of costs at all levels within the Counties’ many programs and services, that we were able to achieve these positive results. The audit showed that the 2014 expenditures were slightly higher than budget, however given the increased costs that were beyond our control, such as snow storms, we ended the year in good financial position.” The auditor, Howard Allan, looked at five-year trends and noted the rates of taxation and long-term debt are both going down. A new equity-measuring tool introduced by the province to help municipalities plan for the future found that 67 percent ($334-million) of the total $475-million in equity the Counties has, was depreciated. Mr. Allan said the Counties will need to have money set aside to replace these assets in the future. The Counties ratio of capital reserves is 2.35 per cent and an ideal ratio is 10-13 per cent. For more information contact Director and Treasurer, Nigel White at 613-342-3840, ext. 2332.
all who came out and supported our cause to raise funds to help cover camp costs and assist individuals with camping fees. This community has been great in supporting the camp over the years. We are hoping to have renovations to our recreation building completed for the start of camp at the end June.” Jim Beveridge of Kemptville’s B&H grocery store assisted in providing the location and supplies for the BBQ, as he so often does for local charities and fund raisers. He attended this camp in his younger days and has been a huge supporter over the years. Other volunteers who assisted are Kim Link, Steve Crooks and his two daughters, Don Buwalda, Dale Kirkpatrick, Bill and Sherri Welch and Howard Hammond, all of
by David Shanahan Rideau Hill Camp, located on the river at 3560 Rideau River Road, has been welcoming campers since 1948, offering what they refer to as “a fun-filled camping experience in a Christian-based environment”. Stretching over 18 acres, the camp has grown a lot in the decades since the first young people arrived to enjoy a healthy outdoor summer break, and the Camp Council have begun the job of renovating the Recreation Hall, a central part of the camp facilities. Dale Kirkpatrick is chairperson of RHC Council, and he and his wife, Kathy, were very grateful for the support shown by the local community at a recent fund raising bbq. “We raised $819.45 from donations for hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks”, Kathy reported. “We wish to thank
whom were thanked by Dale and Kathy. A volunteer Camp Council administers Rideau Hill Camp. The property is in trust to the Seaway Valley Presbytery of the United Church of Canada. Campers from all denominations are welcome to attend. Although there is a Chaplain on the premises, there are no church services held during camp. Vespers and Discovery Time, are the standard. The Camp is very much a family-friendly place to spend a relaxing time away from daily life. Facilities include a recreation hall, dining hall, swimming pool, beach volleyball court, and trails throughout a managed fores. Campers enjoy activities such as arts & crafts, track & trail, discovery time, vespers, canoeing on
the Rideau River and swimming in the pool as well as archery and other organized games that keep bringing campers and a good number of staff members back year after year. According to the Camp Council, “The purpose of Rideau Hill Camp is character enrichment through living, sharing, and developing within a Christian based environment. Our carefully chosen staff includes registered nurses, chaplains, a canoe instructor, qualified lifeguards, and a cook. Nutritious meals and snacks are served in the dining hall with provisions for our vegetarian campers”. Rideau Hill Camp has submitted to a rigorous evaluation of policies, procedures, and staff training which has subsequently led to accreditation by both the OCA (Ontario Camps Association) and the UCC (The United Church of Canada). Additionally, there is a registered nurse on-site. For anyone requiring further information on Rideau Hill Camp located at 3560 Rideau River Road Manotick, please visit www.rideauhillcamp.com or call 613-826-2046.
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KWBSC Player Development continues
Max Johnston practicing his batting skills at a recent clinic. by Dan Piché Over the past four seasons, player development has grown tremendously in our community under the continued growth of KWBSC. This past season, training started as early as February for those players interested in attending clinics offered by SUNY University in Canton NY. This year also marked
the addition of a girls softball clinic at SUNY University ,which was a huge success for those who attended. In March and April, weekly sessions were held at North Grenville High School for both boys and girls as morning sessions were offered for softball, while afternoon was used for baseball.
Now that the season is in full swing, practices and development continues. In Softball, weekly practices are held at every level. In baseball, teams practice either as individual teams or through combined clinics offered by coaches at various age groups. There are also advanced clinics offered for kids interested in potentially playing at a competitive level this season. These clinics are open to everyone and are designed to promote development and fun for all skill levels and not only kids wishing to play all-star. As a KWBSC volunteer (and father of two kids in ball), I'm very fortunate to have kids participate in these activities. I continually see the improvement in our kids skill and knowledge of the game through their coach's commitment to practice on a weekly basis.
Ladies Softball Player of the Week by Dan Piché
Shirley Jackson is named Player of the Week in the Kemptville Ladies Softball League. Shirley plays for Team 4, sponsored by the Sugar Belle Bake Shoppe in Merrickville. With her great sense of humour and personality, Shirley keeps all the team laughing in the dugout. Congratulations Shirley!
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Shirley plays for the Kemptville Wildcats yellow team (Sugar Belle Bake Shoppe) in the Ladies Softball league. She has played many different positions, including pitcher, but now enjoys playing centre-field. Shirley joined this league as a way to meet new people and keep active for the summer. During the off-season, she plays in the Kemptville Women’s Recreational Volleyball League. She has played softball in the past, during high school, and joined a ladies league in Oxford Mills when she first moved to Kemptville, years ago. She played in the slow pitch league in Kemptville about 10 years ago, but unfortunately the league only lasted for one year. More recently, Shirley played in and helped organize a pick-up slow pitch league in Oxford Mills. Shirley is a great asset to the yellow team. She likes stealing bases and is looking forward to "putting one over the fence". With her great sense of humour and personality, she keeps all the team laughing in the dugout.
North Grenville Arts Guild Exhibit and Sale The North Grenville Arts Guild invites the public to their upcoming exhibit June 12-14 at the Odd Fellows Hall located at 119 Clothier Street, Kemptville. There will be a vast array of artworks by local artists. Come out and meet the artists at a free opening reception on Friday evening, June 12 from 6 – 9 pm. Then the show continues Saturday and Sunday from 9 – 5. The artists look forward to your company and your comments! This show promises to have an eclectic collection of high quality artwork by professional and recreational artists. There will be paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolour, encaustic, photography and mixed media. There will also be some, soapstone carvings, jewellery, clothing, and rustic wood furniture! Artists taking part in this exhibit include: Catherine Clarke, Marisa Gebhardt, Lianne Gour, Ann Gruchy, Joan Hanson, Tom Lillico, Hanna MacNaughtan, Carole Malcolm, Mary Moore, Louise Mortimer, Claude Swolfs and Marjorie Mosher. Marjorie Mosher is one of the founding members of the North Grenville Arts Guild and the guild is very happy and proud to honour her as our feature artist for this exhibit. The North Grenville Arts Guild welcomes art lovers of all ages to come out for this exhibit.
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Rooney Feeds Ltd. Rooney Feeds Ltd. is a cornerstone of our rural community as a local source for feed, seed and supplies. With their locations in Iroquois and Kemptville, three generations of the Rooney family have dedicated themselves to servicing the Agribusiness, Hobby Farmers, Bird Lovers and Equine Community for over 50 years. We’ve done this because we believe in the community and its people and are proud to be a part of it. With our original store and mill in Iroquois and our expansion into South Gower, we can continue to provide the best quality products and service to our valued customers. The Iroquois location, which opened in 1962, has its own mixing mill, which allows us to have full control over the ingredients that go into some of our most popular livestock feeds. It also allows us to make custom mixes to satisfy the desires of the local farmer. Associations with ShurGain and Masterfeeds, as well as other top name brands, are another way we go above and beyond to make sure that you’re getting the very best for your animals. In both locations, we’ve hired top quality people that are only too happy to help you find the right product for your animals. Whether that’s food, health products, fencing or horse shoes, or anything in between, we’ve got you covered. And if we don’t have what you’re looking for we can certainly order it for you. Please visit us at 3 Industrial Rd., Kemptville. 613 258-1567
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Community Living North Grenville gives back Community Living North Grenville held a food drive for the month of May. This was the brainchild of staff member Kaitlin Utman who wanted to give back to the community. Andrea Coleman from Kemptville Animal Hospital came on board when Bianca, who is part of the centre and works part time at the hospital, informed her of the drive. Pictured above, they are presenting their contribution to the food bank to Simon Wong, Sandra McNamara, Kaitlyn Utman, Tom Dey, Bianca Carini, Andrea Coleman and Simon Wong Salvation Army.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Kemptville Tim Horton’s raises $10,000
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 2015
6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 2015 NORTH GRENVILLE 6:00 p.m. NORTH GRENVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTRE MUNICIPAL CENTRE KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO KEMPTVILLE, ONTARIO
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Wow, you helped raise $6,334 through donations and coffee sales. Combined with the Colonnade location, over $10,000 was raised for the Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation. Thanks to everyone who made this happen. Cindy, Sharon, Grace, Mitchell, Nancy, Ingrid, Shannon, Trinity, Tawnya, Lorie and Katrina
Special celebration at a special event
Mason Sid Lechner and Mun. N.G. Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Mark Guy The Municipality of North Grenville Parks, Recreation & Culture is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the North Grenville Municipal Centre with a number of events in June. They provided cake to signify the anniversary to all people who attended the 35th annual Mason’s Fish Fry on June 6.
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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm.- Guest Speaker: Milan June 11 Kemptville & District Home Support is celebrating Seniors’ Month. We invite all seniors in the NG area for a BBQ, 12 noon-3pm at Maplewood in Oxford Mills. Please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 to reserve your spot by June 8. Transportation will be provided if required. June 12 CSE Consulting 2nd Annual Charity Car Wash at B&H parking lot, 11-3 pm. Proceeds support local Food Bank. June 12-14 North Grenville Arts Guild Exhibit, Odd Fellows Hall, 119 Clothier Street. Meet the artists at a free opening reception on Friday evening, 6 – 9 pm. The show continues Sat.& Sun., 9 – 5 pm. June 14 Shanly United Church Anniversary Service with The Ottawa Valley Men's Choir and Guest Speaker, Janet Clapp. 7:30 pm. Non-Perishable Food Donations for House of Lazarus graciously accepted June 17 Kemptville Players Inc. will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the IOOF Hall at 119 Clothier St. East in Kemptville, 7:30pm. For more information, contact Paul Rochon at 613-258-2706 June 17 Kemptville Horticultural Society June meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Road # 43. Guest Speaker: Philip Fry - Wildflowers. Everyone Welcome. June 19 North Grenville Accessible Transportation AGM meeting, 2 pm at the Scotiabank Boardroom, 300 Colonnade Drive, Kemptville June 20 Kemptville Horticultural Society Bud to Bloom Garden Tour, 10 to 4 pm. 8 stops, $15 per ticket incl. afternoon tea at Maplewood Hall. Tickets available at Brewed Awakenings, Canadian Paint and Wallpaper and Home and Beyond Ltd. All proceeds go toward the KHS Annual Bursaries for Students of the Univ. of Guelph Horticultural Program. June 20 Friends of the Forest Centre, A look at the night sky. Meet at the Ferguson Forest Centre, Veterans Way just beyond the FFC buildings, at 9pm. *(weather permitting, alternate date is Sun. June 21). June 21 6th Annual Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine, 9 am to 3 pm, Riverside Park. Non-perishable food donations is encouraged. June 30 Kemptville Wildcats Baseball Softball AGM, 7 pm at the Granville Mutual office located at 380 Colonnade Drive.
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Drive, 7- 8:30 am. Call 613-918-0430 for more information. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! Kemptville FOLK Club meets at the Branch Restaurant & Texas Grill, 7 - 10 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Please enter by the back door. Guests $4, Entertainers Free. All welcome. NG Photography Club - Meeting first Wed. of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Friendship lunch, Leslie Hall, Clothier St. W. Sponsored by St. James, St. John, Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, Salvation Army and Holy Cross churches. Serving begins at 11:30 am. No charge. Goodwill offering. All are welcome. The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103. Kemptville Legion breakfast. Third Saturday of the month except for July and Aug. Breakfast served from 8-10 am. Adults $5.00, Children under 12- $3.00. All welcome. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
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I would like to imagine that we are relaxing together in my back garden, with quilts on hand for that cooler breeze that may waft by. We are wondering when summer weather will come as it is now June. The conversation turns to this year’s theme for Seniors’ Month, “Vibrant Seniors, Vibrant Communities”, and I pose a question, “What makes a vibrant senior?” One way is to keep our minds and bodies as active as we are able to. And, on any given day this can vary. Another important key to vitality is our connection with others, and to practice good communication skills, which are developed over a lifetime. A huge key to good communication is effective listening skills. It is important to be able to hear what
the other person is saying and to respond to that. To have supportive people around us with true reciprocity in our conversations, no matter how pleasant or difficult the subject, can make the good times more joyous, and the hard times easier to navigate. I see such great examples of communication during the activities here at the Centre. There is lots of talking, laughing, and many a sympathetic ear as required. We are also listening to ideas from you about what can improve the activities offered, as well as ideas for new activities. One of the comments has been about the growth and the need for more space. It is exciting to be able to let you know that we will be opening a new Activity Room in the lower level lo-
cated in the same building as the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. It is accessible by stairs as well as an elevator. This will be the new location for our exercise program, art classes, create-a-card, Sing’n, Swing’n Seniors, Parkinson Support group, educational sessions and other activities. This leaves room in the Centre for new activities. We had a donation of new decks of “Skip-Bo” given to us, and are going to be adding this to the schedule. Let us know if you would like to be on the list to be called for the start-up! As a reminder, we are having a free Seniors’ BBQ Thursday ,June 11 at Maplewood in Oxford Mills. Please let us know if you are coming and if you need transportation. Also, please bring a lawn chair if you have one. It has been great relaxing together, until next time,
Goldie Leizert, of the Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, presented a cheque to Susan Smith, Executive Director of Kemptville & District Home Support. This support will help to furnish the new Activity Room.
Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support The Cheryl J. Brown Centre, 215 Sanders St. Suite 101 613-258-3203 susan.smith@kdhsi.com www.kdhsi.com
We believe building healthier communities means helping people take charge of their own health
Practice preventative maintenance Be aware of your bone health. Talk to your doctor about a quick and painless bone mineral density (BMD) test to predict your risk of osteoporosis. If you are at risk, there are steps you can take now to prevent or minimize it. If you are 65 or older, you can book a BMD test at KDH directly.
For women, breast health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. Regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer are recommended between the ages of 50 and 74. If you are in this age range, you can book a mammogram at KDH yourself; our focus is on ensuring your mammogram is as comfortable and convenient as possible.
Learn to manage your condition
We have expanded our services for people with chronic conditions like Diabetes, Parkinson’s and COPD. We offer one-on-one support and group education to give you the tools you need to manage your own health. Contact us for the tools you need for your health!
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For a BMD test or mammogram call (613) 258-6133, extension 400, option 5.
For information about Diabetes management, call (613) 258-6133, extension 212. For Parkinson’s or COPD information, call (613) 258-6133, extension 136.
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Dad’s the Greatest Let your father know how special he is this Father’s Day
Father's Day is coming on June 21, and with it, the opportunity to give the dads in your life something they really want. Now, if you ask most dads what they want this year for Father's Day, they will probably say spending time with the family is enough for them. While that may be true, you can make Father's Day extra special this year
by spoiling dad with the perfect gift from one of your local businesses. The key to a great gift for dads is to base it on one of his interests — that way, he not only gets something he wants, but he knows you've been paying attention when he's talking. Be sure to think about things from his perspective when you're out shopping. Dads aren't
necessarily a complicated species, so when you're shopping for a gift, keep things simple. Start thinking about things your dad could really use in his life. If the backyard patio really needs an upgrade, pool in money with your siblings and buy him a patio set or grill. Have you checked out the Big Green Egg? How about a hammock so he can
relax when he’s done mowing the lawn. If he's constantly on the go, think about getting him a new duffle bag. If he loves music, how about some new head-
phones. Has he been dreaming of that ride on lawn mower?
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Hidden treasures in Old Town Kemptville submitted by Paula Morency
The Kemptville Crafters' Market, owned and operated by Paula Morency, is your "One stop shopping experience." The Market is a venue for local crafters and artisans to showcase their creations. Everyone is invited to our first anniversary celebration, which will be held Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 12pm to 4pm, at 200 Sanders Street in Kemptville. You can see the creativity that the vendors from this area have at every turn; from beautiful furniture brought to life, jewelry, one of a kind artwork, chocolates, to talking hand puppets that the kids just love to play with! There are
With the continued support of the community and despite the rain on Friday evening, the Shriners Street Fair had another excellent year.
over 40 vendors in the market and each one brings their passion to their creations. There is always something new in the market and many of the vendors will do custom work. Located in Old Town Kemptville across from the B & H Grocery Store, Kemptville Crafters' Market is a fun shopping experience for anyone looking for the tried and true crafts and the unique one-of-a-kind artisan pieces. Paula and Doug Morency,
along with Daryl and Steve Kennedy, got together with an idea to have a local spot where crafters and artisans can show off their beautiful handmade crafts and original pieces. With that idea in mind, the four went to work renovating what used to be the Kemptville Pub and turned it into the Crafters' Market. The Kemptville Crafters' Market is open seven days a week with convenient hours for shoppers.
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Marc Nadeau presents Hailey with a prize for best decorated bicycle at the Cycle Sunday event hosted by the Oxford Mills Community Association held on June 7.
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Emile Lajoie, President of the Probus Club of North Grenville, presents a cheque, in the amount of $200, to Leela Kowlessar Dawber, Senior Music Director at St. Michael Catholic High School, in recognition of the school band’s participation at the Probus Spring Fling, held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on May 12, 2015.
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